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Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 50 students earned their Sociology & Anthropology degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Sociology & Anthropology is the 224th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology & Anthropology Majors in Pennsylvania

Sociology & Anthropology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 50

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a sociology and anthropology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology and anthropology majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 16.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 48.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.0%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Sociology & Anthropology Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 12,220 people employed in jobs related to a sociology and anthropology degree, compared to 491,330 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology & Anthropology Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, sociology and anthropology grads earn an average of $94,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer sociology and anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,514 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,926.

#2

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,437 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 91%. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Swarthmore. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,200 a year.

#3

Ursinus College

Collegeville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Ursinus. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#4

Robert Morris University

Moon Township
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,134 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at RMU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Sociology & Anthropology Careers in PA

Some of the careers sociology and anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Sociology Professors 8% $74,180
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 7% $88,360
Managers 3% $116,820
Sociologists -11% $120,900
Anthropologists and Archeologists -15% $65,730

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology and anthropology.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Economics 2,416
Political Science & Government 2,080
Sociology 867
Criminology 713
International Relations & Security 535
Geography & Cartography 495
Anthropology 349
General Social Sciences 265

View all majors related to Sociology & Anthropology

View Nationwide Sociology & Anthropology Report

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